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Mediation and the Children
Mediation and the Children Using mediation can be an effective alternative to long drawn out divorce litigation, especially when it comes to matters involving the children. Parents are given the chance to work together and create a parenting plan that … Continue reading
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Post Divorce Mediation
Sometimes the divorce decree is not the final stop for divorcing spouses, and clients need Post-Divorce Mediation. While this may feel like a setback, it is actually pretty common. So, what are the reasons that already-divorced couples go to mediation? … Continue reading
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Coping with Divorce
I was recently invited to collaborate on an expert panel and share some insights on how cope with divorce. Here are my best tips: When in the throes of a divorce or separation, the big question is often, “How am … Continue reading
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How to Prepare for a Peaceful Divorce
I was recently invited to collaborate on an expert panel and share some insights on how to prepare for divorce and keep it peaceful. Here are my best tips: The first tip I would offer would be to do some … Continue reading
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Your real friends will be there for you
Sometimes when going through a divorce people will isolate themselves. Try not to do that. You will know who your true friends are and they will be there for you.
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Multitasking After Divorce
Sometimes during and after a divorce, people find themselves facing a task that the other spouse always handled. For example, the person who never paid the bills has to open new credit cards or refinance the house. Or the person … Continue reading
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Dividing the Holidays
With Thanksgiving upon us, divorced or divorcing families are now thinking about how they are going to spend and share the holidays this year. Which house? Who gets the kids? Who buys which gifts? At Westfield Mediation, LLC, our divorce … Continue reading
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Divorce Over 50 Mediation and Retirement
The rate of divorce among couples over the age of 50 has increased dramatically in the past 30 years, and the trend is expected to continue. For those over 50 getting a divorce retirement planning is in the forefront of … Continue reading
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What if You Can’t Afford Your Divorce
We’ve all heard the horror stories of how expensive divorce can be. Believe it or not getting a divorce doesn’t have to break the bank. Proper planning, keeping an open mind, forgetting revenge and most importantly hiring the right professionals for your particular situation will all help keep the costs down.
Julia Jones, family law attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C. has some great suggestions for getting divorced when you think you can’t afford to. In her recently posted article on DivorceHQ.com she says many people want to be smart about moving forward with divorce but don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on the litigation process. She suggest that if you find yourself in that situation, the following are less expensive options and ways to mitigate the litigation costs in your divorce while still employing an attorney:
- Reach a Settlement
- Mediate or have a Four-Way Settlement Conference
- Prepare and Simplify
- Seek Pendente Lite Relief
To see the full text of the article visit What to Do When You Can’t Afford Your Divorce
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50/50 Parenting Plans
A lot of people come to divorce mediation thinking that they want a 50/50 parenting plan. It sounds like a great idea – fair, even, and good for the children. And it is all these things. However, it is also … Continue reading